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Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire: With Karl Otter, Leif Anders, Sam Mercurio, Andre de Nesnera. Set a few years after Rome became a superpower, this historical drama details the Roman military campaigns against the barbarians. It shows how continuous wars depleted resources, a key factor in the fall of the Empire.
The series features a sprawling cast of characters, many based on real figures from historical records, but the lead protagonists are ultimately two soldiers named Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo, who find their lives intertwined with key historical events.
Marcus Aurelius inherits the empire at its peak, but war soon breaks out on two fronts and a plague devastates the population; Marcus' successor Commodus eschews the dangerous life of a soldier for a more luxurious existence in Rome.
History of the ancient Roman Empire, with a focus on the Germanic, Britannic, and other barbarian tribal wars with Rome which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire is a 2006 BBC One docudrama series, with each episode looking at a different key turning point in the history of the Roman Republic and Empire. This docudrama focuses on the Latin western half of the Roman Empire.
7 lis 2023 · Each episode focuses on a critical period or event in Roman history, such as the Punic Wars, the reign of Julius Caesar, and the rise of Christianity. Through expert commentary and stunning visual recreations, viewers are transported back in time to witness the triumphs and tragedies of ancient Rome.
29 sie 2008 · Starring Sam Mercurio, Leif Anders, Paul Bicknell. Episodes. EPISODE 1. The First Barbarian War. It is 113 BC. The Cimbri smash through the northern imperial border to threaten Rome. Gripped by terror, Rome turns to General Marius, who will transform the Roman army. 42 min · Aug 29, 2008 TV-PG. EPISODE 2. Spartacus.
